throat infections and colds with sjorgens

[cloverboots]

ENT diagnosed my sjorgens and advised my GP to have me referred and treated quickly , 15 months later still waiting for rhumatology what a joke .Have had it about 15 years I think , was treated for gastric reflux for many years Do others have such a aweful time with colds and sore throats .Choking on phlem and wheezing really frightening .GPs have no sympathy .I dred the winter months .Cathy

[Nanainthegarden]

I do feel for you, it must be awful with symptoms such as you describe. Sjogren’s affects my eyes and mouth and that’s bad enough.

I do wonder , if your symptoms do not affect your eyes/mouth, if you have something else going on? Why did ENT diagnose Sjogren’s?

Sending a virtual hug!

[Pippydo]

I’ve had Sjorgrens for many years but about 4 years ago found it had affected my lungs with a confirmed diagnosis of LIP, so I now have another worry, might be worth asking for lung function tests hopefully rheumatology appointment will come through very soon. All the best to you.

[weathervane]

I had the same problems for years before I had official diagnosis, I gargle with salty water and use sterimar saline nasal spray to help some of the issues. I hope you get an appointment soon with rheumatologist so you know for definite what you are dealing with , they will do bloods and possibly a lip biopsy.